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There are many far more important things in life than things. We know this. But the fact is that if you’re reading this, you probably occasionally have to buy stuff for the people in your life. And that act can make or break a relationship. A good present leaves the recipient feeling seen and appreciated. A bad one leaves them wondering if you know them at all. Whether gift-giving is your love language or it’s all Greek to you, the Cut is here to help you make the best decisions about what to buy for Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and beyond.

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  1. father’s day
    It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Dad a Father’s Day GiftStop procrastinating.
    By Chinea Rodriguez
  2. father’s day
    The 25 Best Gifts for Dads Any Time of the YearWhether he’s an entertainer, a gadget lover, or trendy.
    By Brooke LaMantia and Bianca Nieves
  3. father’s day
    36 Best Father’s Day Gifts No Dad Can ResistA gift for every kind of dad.
    By Chinea Rodriguez and Bianca Nieves
  4. wedding week
    The Art of Wedding-Gift Giving, DecodedEverything the newlywed couple might not ask for but definitely needs.
    By Morgan Evans and Chinea Rodriguez
  5. mother’s day
    The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for New MomsIncluding everything she needs to relax and cute maternity clothes.
    By Chinea Rodriguez and Erin Bunch
  6. mother’s day
    Yes, You Can Still Get Your Mother’s Day Gifts in TimeCameras, crafts, appliances, and more that will get here just in time.
    By Bianca Nieves and Lauren Adhav
  7. mother’s day
    The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of MomFrom gardening tools to crafty and cozy gifts.
    By Morgan Evans and Bianca Nieves
  8. mother’s day
    Your Mom Wants a Present From the Museum Gift ShopDo not stress out about Mother’s Day shopping — just head to the MoMA website.
    By Olivia Craighead
  9. mother’s day
    What Our Editors Are Gifting Their Moms This Mother’s DayLuxury beauty, cozy pajamas, and an Ina Garten cookbook.
    By the Cut
  10. mother’s day
    28 Best Mother’s Day Gifts Under $200Including such brands as SMEG, Eberjey, Madewell, Mejuri, and more.
    By Chinea Rodriguez, Bianca Nieves, and Morgan Evans
  11. always shopping
    25 Best Luxury Candles That Double As Great GiftsEditor-approved picks from brands like Le Labo, Diptyque, and Byredo.
    By Chinea Rodriguez, Bianca Nieves, and Morgan Evans
  12. home
    The Best Housewarming Gifts Under $100, According to an ExpertIncluding things they’ll actually use.
    By Chinea Rodriguez
  13. valentine’s day
    26 Beauty Products My Boyfriend Won’t Stop Stealing From MeThey double as great Valentine’s Day gifts, too.
    By Asia Milia Ware
  14. valentine’s day
    The 27 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day GiftsWhere and when to get them.
    By Chinea Rodriguez and Bianca Nieves
  15. valentine’s day
    34 Nontraditional Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Loved OnesSwitch it up on February 14.
    By Bianca Nieves, Roberto Johnson, and Morgan Evans
  16. valentine’s day 2023
    44 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Literally Any Man in Your LifeFoolproof options, whatever the occasion.
    By Lauren Adhav, Kelsey Borovinsky, and Morgan Evans
  17. valentine’s day
    17 Flower Alternatives to Shop for Valentine’s DayOptions that will last longer than a week.
    By Chinea Rodriguez
  18. Valentine’s Day Gifts for Everyone You Love (or Really, Really Like)A gift is worth a thousand words.
    By Samantha Sasso
  19. 12 Bold Valentine’s Day GiftsGifts that declare your love.
    By Stephanie Nguyen
  20. holiday gifts
    75 Gift Ideas for Your Beauty-Obsessed FriendFrom face masks to fragrances.
    By Asia Milia Ware and Kendall Becker
  21. always shopping
    24 Best Gift Ideas Under $50 That Are Actually FunOn a budget? No problem.
    By Harling Ross Anton, Kendall Becker, and Hanna Flanagan
  22. holiday gifts
    The Cut Shop’s 12 Days of GiftingAn editor-approved collection of the most fun gifts.
    By Cut Shop
  23. holiday gifts
    32 Nordstrom Gift Ideas That Should Be on Your RadarBefore it’s too late.
    By Bianca Nieves
  24. 15 Gifts for the Natural-Born TastemakerThey’re rightfully picky.
  25. holiday gifts
    23 Foolproof Gift Ideas for the Pickiest People in Your LifeSome particularly great gift ideas for the most particular people in your orbit.
    By Harling Ross Anton, Shanna Shipin, and Hanna Flanagan
  26. books
    Every Celebrity’s a Writer NowA guide to 2023’s overflowing library of celebrity memoirs (and memoirishes).
    By Fran Hoepfner
  27. Holiday Fashion Is My Roman Empire13 occasion pieces I can’t stop thinking about.
    By Kathleen Owens
  28. holiday gifts
    What to Gift the Gen-Zer in Your LifeAccording to a member of this generation.
    By Brooke LaMantia
  29. holiday gifts
    47 Luxury Beauty Gifts That Are Worth the SplurgeBecause the holidays call for everything from La Mer to Dior.
    By Asia Milia Ware and Maya Allen
  30. always shopping
    The Absolute Best Gifts for Every BudgetWe’ve got a little something for everyone on your list.
    By Kendall Becker
  31. White Elephant Gifts Don’t Have to Be GagsThose silly novelty gifts are cute for one minute.
    By Samantha Sasso
  32. always shopping
    71 Holiday Gifts for Any Kind of MomWhether she’s into cooking, skin care, gardening, or relaxing.
    By Lauren Adhav and Shanna Shipin
  33. style
    Splurge Gifts for the Hard-to-PleaseGifts of exceptional craftsmanship and quality.
    By Joanna Nikas
  34. Gifts for Every Personality in Your Group ChatYou need to check this list.
    By Kathleen Owens
  35. 13 Gifts for the ’90s-Obsessed Person in Your LifeLet them revel in the decade’s greatest fashion hits.
    By Lauren Caruso
  36. 14 Stylish Gifts Under $300Use this 3-category method to shop for the style maven in your life.
    By Stephanie Nguyen
  37. 15 Gifts for People Who Are Hard to Shop ForFrom the beauty buffs to the home cooks, we’ve got you covered.
    By Ariel Kanter
  38. holiday gifts
    20 Best Travel Gift Ideas, According to Flight AttendantsThey’ll be ready to hop on a plane right away.
    By Brooke LaMantia and Kendall Becker
  39. 13 Stylish Gifts You’ll Want to Keep for YourselfThis is for all the beauty buffs and fashion folks.
    By Ariel Kanter
  40. 25 Gifts for Stylish PeopleA collection of things for those with good taste.
    By Stephanie Nguyen
  41. holiday gifts
    54 Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your ListDelightful, cute, practical little items to put a smile on their faces.
    By Chinea Rodriguez, Hanna Flanagan, and Asia Milia Ware
  42. holiday gifts
    The Best Holiday Gifts to Buy This Year, in One PlacePresents for parents, for beauty lovers, for teens, for employees — see all of the Cut’s holiday gift guides (so far).
    By the Cut
  43. Conversation-Starting Gift Ideas for the Maximalist Who Has EverythingWell, maybe not everything.
    By Samantha Sasso
  44. always shopping
    49 Gifts for the Dad Who Claims He Doesn’t Want AnythingHe’ll love a new sweater, cozy slippers, or a fancy coffee maker.
    By Andrew Nguyen, Brooke LaMantia, and Kendall Becker
  45. ask a boss
    45 Gifts for Every Type of EmployeeWhen you’re the boss giving gifts to your team, you can find thoughtful things for each person without playing favorites.
    By Alison Green
  46. gifts
    The Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $25 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)From a tinned-fish cookbook to an heirloom-quality stuffed mouse.
    By Dominique Pariso
  47. home
    38 Best Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Cook (or Eat)Whether they are into wine, coffee, or Sichuan spices.
    By Brooke LaMantia
  48. holiday gifts
    The Best Gift Ideas, According to the StarsAs an astrologer, I’ve done the work for you.
    By Lisa Stardust
  49. holiday gifts
    35 Gifts for a Bunch of Super-Specific Life PhasesFrom the friend posting their sonogram to the sibling stumbling through their Saturn return.
    By Chinea Rodriguez and Shanna Shipin
  50. 10 Professional Milestone Gifts for Every BudgetJob well done.
    By Stephanie Nguyen
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